
SS7 Crusades Test Review
Quiz by Shawn Cunning
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Who controlled Jerusalem in 1095?

Before Pope Urban II gave his speech in 1095, what two groups were already fighting for over a hundred years?

All who die [on their way to Jerusalem], whether by land or by sea, or in battle . . . shall have immediate remission of sins... remission: forgiveness
What did crusaders believe would happen if they died while on a crusade?
Around 1095, different Muslim empires controlled parts of North Africa, Europe, and Asia. In North Africa, the main empire in control was the Fatimid Empire. The Fatimids fought over land with a rival Muslim empire, called the Seljuq Empire. The Seljuq Empire controlled much of southwestern Asia.
What was happening between the Muslims empires when the Crusades first began?
What marked the end of the First Crusades?

Which group of innocent people were killed along the trade routes in Northwestern Europe?

- "Our men cut off the heads of their enemies, others shot them with arrows so that they fell from the towers. . . . Piles of heads, hands, and feet were to be seen on the streets."
- "Indeed it was a [fair] and splendid judgement of God that this place should be filled with the blood of [non-Christians]."
- "None were left alive, neither women nor children were spared."
Which statement is TRUE?
According to the map, which of the following statements is TRUE?

All who die [on their way to Jerusalem], whether by land or by sea, or in battle . . . shall have immediate remission of sins. . . . Let those who go . . . rent their lands and collect money for their expenses; and as soon as winter is over and spring comes, let them eagerly set out on the way with God as their guide. remission : forgiveness
When should crusaders leave for Jerusalem?
All who die [on their way to Jerusalem], whether by land or by sea, or in battle . . . shall have immediate remission of sins. . . . Let those who go . . . rent their lands and collect money for their expenses; and as soon as winter is over and spring comes, let them eagerly set out on the way with God as their guide. remission : forgiveness
How would someone pay to go on a crusade?
All who die [on their way to Jerusalem], whether by land or by sea, or in battle . . . shall have immediate remission of sins. . . . Let those who go . . . rent their lands and collect money for their expenses; and as soon as winter is over and spring comes, let them eagerly set out on the way with God as their guide. remission : forgiveness
Why would someone want to go on a crusade?
Who controlled Western Europe and France?

"It was horrible that European Christians killed so many people when they conquered Jerusalem. But, it is good that the Seljuq Empire still controls most of the region."
Who would have made the statement?
"God wanted European Christians to conquer Jerusalem. The First Crusade was a great achievement because it united European Christians and showed their power."
Who would have made this statement?
Based on the timeline, which of the following groups did crusaders NOT attack?

"Many crusaders attacked non-Christians and forced them to convert to Christianity. The Crusades were a dangerous time because many Jewish people were killed or forced to change their religion."
Who would make this statement?